The highly anticipated first major story expansion for Starfield, Shattered Space, has finally been released. However, just one day after its launch, the expansion pack faced unexpected backlash. With a “Mostly Negative” rating on the Steam platform, it seems the DLC has not satisfied players.
Starfield’s Shattered Space is a complete disappointment!
The performance of Shattered Space on Steam has sparked heated discussions among gamers. So far, the expansion pack has received 681 user reviews, with only 42% being positive. This percentage translates to the ‘Mostly Negative’ category in Steam’s rating system, highlighting the general dissatisfaction among players.
Criticism has centered around the limited content offered in the expansion pack and its inferiority compared to previous Bethesda expansions. Players are complaining that they can finish the main story of this $18 expansion in just a few hours. This contradicts Bethesda’s reputation for creating expansive RPG worlds.
Among the criticisms aimed at Shattered Space are recycled weapons and outfits, a limited location to explore, and a short main storyline. However, the tone of the critiques often reflects disappointment rather than outright rejection. One user’s comment sums up the situation: “Not bad, just incredibly mediocre.”
Since the release of Starfield, Bethesda has made several patches and content updates in an attempt to improve the game. However, it seems that some fundamental issues with the studio’s latest RPG remain unresolved. Players express that they cannot find the captivating RPG experience reminiscent of Bethesda’s glory days in Starfield.
Bethesda has learned from the Starfield criticism. Accordingly, it admitted that the idea of making more than 1000 planets was wrong.
It remains to be seen whether this situation will serve as a wake-up call for Bethesda. How the company will evaluate this feedback for future projects and improve Starfield will be closely watched in the gaming world.
In conclusion, the reactions to Shattered Space raise questions not only about the failure of a single expansion pack but also about how Bethesda’s understanding of RPG development aligns with the expectations of modern players. The gaming world is eagerly awaiting the studio’s next move.
